Toy Story 5 Blazes Through Japan'S Box Office, Outshines Star Wars: The Mandalorian

Toy Story 5: A New Box Office Titan in Japan

The magic of Toy Story lives on! Toy Story 5 is not just playing around – it's making serious waves at the Japanese box office, and it's doing so in record time. This latest Pixar adventure has managed to outpace the entire collection of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, a feat achieved in less than 10 days. The buzzword? Dominance – as the movie continues to rake in solid numbers through its second weekend in theaters.

A Global Box Office Juggernaut

Toy Story 5 is on a worldwide charm offensive, having recently crossed the $800 million mark globally. Meanwhile, in North America, it's rapidly closing in on a $400 million milestone. Despite a competitive landscape, including the arrival of Minions & Monsters, which knocked it from the top spot domestically, Toy Story 5 remains an audience favorite. Even Minions 3 couldn’t overshadow its stellar performance, struggling to keep up itself.

“Toy Story 5's success in Japan is nothing short of spectacular, showing the enduring appeal of Woody, Buzz, and the gang,” remarked a Hollywood insider.

Japanese Box Office Domination

In Japan, the Pixar sequel collected a hefty $1.3 million on its second Friday, marking a 58% drop from its opening. Yet, it's neck and neck with Zootopia 2’s $1.4 million second Friday, a testament to its drawing power. Over eight days, the movie has amassed a whopping $21.3 million (¥3.44 billion) and has sold 2.3 million tickets, propelling it past Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu to become Japan's fourth highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2026.

A Fresh Plot with Old Friends

Released on June 19, Toy Story 5 sees Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the beloved crew facing a new threat to playtime: the rise of electronics. This new chapter in the iconic series combines nostalgia with fresh challenges, keeping audiences – and the box office – buzzing with excitement.